How do I protect myself during a Boudoir shoot
Aug 10, 2017 13:37:08 #
I have a question for all of you. I have an acquaintance that has contacted me about doing a Boudoir shoot. She wants the photos to surprise her boyfriend with. I have done this kind of photography before, but with trusted close friends. However this is someone that I have not known for long. My question is, in this day and age of law suites and untrue accusations, how can I protect myself against any problems. She has requested that there not be anyone else at the session. I am tempted to turn down the session, but at the same time, I don't want to offend her.
Aug 10, 2017 13:40:08 #
Aug 10, 2017 13:41:25 #
Aug 10, 2017 13:42:41 #
Very simple. Have a close and trusted female friend present at the session. Let the subject know ahead of time. If she objects, tell her that it is not a negotiable point. You need your "assistant" there for various tasks. If she bails as a result, fine. The choice was hers. You were thinking of turning it down anyway. Additionally, you come out of this with your character and reputation intact.
--Bob
--Bob
Smudgey wrote:
I have a question for all of you. I have an acquai... (show quote)
Aug 10, 2017 13:43:46 #
Smudgey wrote:
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Video the entire session and tell her you are doing so for both your protection. Works for the police. Well sometimes.
Aug 10, 2017 13:46:39 #
Aug 10, 2017 13:47:20 #
I conoccur with others. You don't want to find out the hard way if she would make accusations for whatever reason. Just give her a heads up on your plans for an "assistant". If she balks she balks. In the long run you will be better off
Aug 10, 2017 13:58:20 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very simple. Have a close and trusted female friend present at the session. Let the subject know ahead of time. If she objects, tell her that it is not a negotiable point. You need your "assistant" there for various tasks. If she bails as a result, fine. The choice was hers. You were thinking of turning it down anyway. Additionally, you come out of this with your character and reputation intact.
--Bob
--Bob
Exactly. There might be a reason she doesn't want a witness. In the end it would only be the woman and the photographer. I suspect the woman's story would be believed in court OR if the boyfriend walks in unexpectedly. A person's reputation is everything as far as I am concerned.
Dennis
Aug 10, 2017 14:25:43 #
Wear something sexy and use a light splash of an alluring cologne. When you wake up, call and turn down the session.
Aug 10, 2017 14:45:59 #
Retired fat guy with a camera wrote:
Take a witness, and for protection wear a rubber poncho
I was thinking a hazmat suit . . .
Aug 10, 2017 14:50:48 #
Gene51 wrote:
I was thinking a hazmat suit . . .
I was thinking a different kind of protection....
Aug 10, 2017 14:51:30 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very simple. Have a close and trusted female friend present at the session.
The only safe choice. And how will the boyfriend react when he asks who took the pictures? 
Aug 10, 2017 14:53:36 #
Smudgey wrote:
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Smudgey, if she's your age, I wouldn't worry. If she's 20 years or more younger, then I suggest you have a defibrillator on hand and EMS on your phone's speed dial.
Aug 10, 2017 15:25:35 #
Smudgey wrote:
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Make sure her boyfriend isn't around!
Aug 10, 2017 15:31:24 #
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